Project Controls Cost Analyst

ENTRUST Solutions Group • Portland, OR

21h • $100,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for Project Controls Cost Analysts in the Seattle region to support our client, a major U.S. utility, to help ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of project controls across a large portfolio. This is a hybrid remote & onsite role that will regularly require support at project sites in the Portland, OR metropolitan area as well as visits to the client office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years or more experience managing project cost, forecasts, budgets, and conducting financial reporting (developing, creating, analyzing, packaging, and presenting) for utility distribution and infrastructure projects.
• Experience functioning in a project controls capacity where you developed, implemented, and drove project controls measures for utility distribution and infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Excel (formulas, macros, pivot tables, vlookup, dashboards, etc.), SAP, Power BI, Tableau.
• Must have a valid drivers license without restrictions

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within construction, energy, utilities, engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical), consulting or related space.

Responsibilities

• Partner with key department, project, and program stakeholders on developing & implementing controls measures to better manage project financials to mitigate financial losses.
• Partner with stakeholders in the development of project schedules to control cost plans, conduct ongoing cost plan analysis, and perform variance & earned value analysis for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on the development of project & annual budgets, budget forecast planning, reporting, performance management, account data requests, and provide financial tracking system management and support.
• Manage orders from inception through completion and all required documentation is entered in current software system.
• Maintain scope change, contingency release, change order, and journal entry logs.
• Maintain written and electronic project documentation and records for required aspects of the project: Maintain project files in accordance with established guidelines and requirements.
• Document change order requests, project status, key issues, risks and resolution, priority changes and approvals.
• Provide Project Manager with monthly report of project costs and/or schedule information including variance analysis according to an agreed upon level of detail and prioritization.
• Provide Project Team members with current status report containing schedule and cost information. Comply with Utility Operations Policies, Standards and Guidelines.
• Analyze financial results on a monthly basis, providing explanations of significant cost drivers to PM Leadership.
• In coordination with Project Manager develop project schedule and cash flow/forecast plans with functional department input.
• Monitor financial progress and maintain Project Manager’s order group.

Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match.
• tuition reimbursement
• voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available.
• Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level